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Fastest-Growing College
in the Region
- National Center for Education Statistics
5th Fastest-Growing College
in America 2025
- University Magazine
Apple Tech
Since becoming an Apple Distinguished School in 2018, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has empowered incoming first-year undergraduate and transfer students with cutting-edge tools, including a MacBook Pro, iPad, and Apple Pencil. This initiative fuels a dynamic and innovative learning environment, promoting creativity and accessibility for all students.
Wellness
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is committed to fostering a community where physical, mental, and emotional well-being are fully supported. With free on-campus counseling, a 10,000-square-foot fitness center, peer-support groups, and a new state-of-the-art student center that opened in fall 2025, we’re here to ensure that everyone has the resources and encouragement to thrive.
Academics
Through our enriching Elevate undergraduate experience and our engaging graduate and professional studies programs, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers students a tailored educational path to success. Our dedicated faculty serve as mentors, and our blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience equips students for achievements well beyond graduation.
Career Success
Within 10 months of graduating, 98% of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 2024 & 2025 graduates have secured employment or enrolled in graduate school. Our career success teams provide professional guidance for life after graduation, with students going on to work at organizations like the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the New York Yankees, the Walt Disney Company, and the United States Senate. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø received national recognition in 2026 from and is the #1 university in the country for career readiness.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers 23 NCAA Division III sports and has one of the nation’s most competitive and successful athletics programs for small universities. Our student-athletes consistently excel both in the classroom and on the field, and as of 2025, they’ve secured 246 All-American honors and 160 conference championships.
Not only is our alumni network over 20,000 strong, but their remarkable generosity enables 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to continue transforming students’ lives through scholarships, impactful experiences, and leading-edge technology and learning facilities. Our alumni community is one that 51³Ô¹ÏÍø can always rely on.
Looking for the ideal college town? Welcome to Bethlehem!
Nestled in the dynamic Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem is a thriving city full of energy, culture, and creativity. With its vibrant arts scene, diverse restaurants, and a lively college-town atmosphere, it’s a place where people from all walks of life come together to create a shared sense of belonging. Plus, it’s just a short drive from New York City, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia—and is consistently recognized by national publications as one of the best places to live in the US. In fact, Bethlehem's Main Street was voted . In addition, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Church Settlements—Bethlehem was added to the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage list in July 2024, joining settlements in Denmark, Germany, and Northern Ireland, UK, as a network of sites with outstanding universal value.
Private Education You Can Afford
Choosing the right school is about finding the perfect fit—academically, socially, and financially. At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, 100% of incoming freshmen and transfer students receive some form of financial aid. We’re here to make the process as clear as possible, helping students navigate everything from understanding their complete financial aid package to calculating their actual cost, which is what remains after scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans are applied.